Maybe it's a generational thing. I remember being blown away by the cut scenes in Ninja Gaiden II on the NES. It was so cinematic and set an amazing tone. At that time if you wanted story you played a point-and-click adventure or RPG. Most games were extensions of motifs started in arcades. It was all about gameplay; the graphics and, more importantly for me, the music set the tone. CONTRA and the aforementioned Ninja Gaiden series are a perfect example of this. I am playing through PRAGMATA right now and some of the reviews I read lament the lack of a more surprising story. To me it has the perfect amount of character interaction and little details told through logs and emails. It's something that adds to the experience; it's not the driving force. In the late 90s this started to, not necessarily shift, but the gamut of experiences definitely widened. The larger storage space of CDs mixed with graphical leaps provided the ability to offer more cinematic experiences. There were less of these when I was growing up; and the majority were in the PC space to boot.
I'm several hours in and it's a 9 for me. Looks great, plays wonderfully, and I dig the setting. It's just a solid game. No open world stuff-age. No needless RPG elements shoehorned in. Just a solid action game. Gives me the old-school feels. CAPCOM continues to be firing on all cylinders. I bought it digitally, and I hardly ever do that at launch. I wanted to support them.
It was a really cool breakdown. Watched it this morning. Nice to see some classic-style gadgets make the cut. I was at the point of breaking down and pre-ordering the PS5 edition. But no. I really want this on the S2. I hope we get a firm release date soon....
I actually just ran through it again a few months ago. I wish it wasn't just another rehash of SF64, but I really liked the motion controls. I would switch between first and third person views using the minus button and felt it worked really well to target specific target areas. I am not a fan of the "art style" as a whole as it seems very plain, but it is pretty.
I think it looks like a lot of fun. I just got SPLATOON 3 from kids this last Christmas, so maybe after I finish THAT single player campaign, I'll give it a whirl. I guess $50.00 USD digital is the new "budget price point" for mid-tier first-party titles.
I really liked what STARFIELD offered. That being said my favorite SF, besides 64, is COMMAND. I loved the story beats and strategy elements. A SF64 with a grand story, strategic elements and RPG elements would be fantastic. Let me give orders to the team! I really hope this is not just a multiplayer focused entry.
I loved the demo. I was already intrigued when they finally showed off the combat system and the demo completely sold it for me. I have a PS5, but would rather play on the Switch 2. However, the GKC thing still bugs me. Have yet to buy one. I am thinking this, RE9, and 007 will be the three I cave on.
This is exactly why I wait. I will never pay $80.00 USD for a game four-years old. It's so greedy. Look at Square-Enix, they release FFVII: REMAKE at a fair price. This is ridiculous.
It bums me out because it seemed like IO had Switch 2 development kits early enough. This game was announced for Switch 2 a bit ago. All versions should have been delayed at this point. I have a PS5, but prefer to play on the Switch since 90% of the time I dont have access to the TV. I have a Portal, but I really wanted to play Indy, The Dark Ages, and Bond on my S2. Have been waiting patiently. Guess I will roll Indy for the time being, hope DOOM: TDA gets announced over Summer Games Fest, and try to be optimistic about 007.
I would love this! I keep going back the the demo, so I gather when I do eventually pick it up I will end up doing multiple play-throughs. Would absolutely do a Mega Man run!
My friends and I were such huge fans of CvsSNK on the DC, that we picked this up day one on the GCN. Gotta say, I was never a big fan of the NA cover. That EU/JPN one, though?? Literally 🔥!
ABOUT FREAKING TIME!!!! I played this on STEAM this time last year at a friend's house and loved it. So glad we're finally getting a Switch release! It's fantastic!
@Alana Are the different regional dialects available? For example, can you choose English (NA) versus English (UK)? My kids preferred the UK direct so I am thinking of getting the EU copy from PlayAsia if they can't choose the UK dialect in the NA version.
The BRAND NEW DAY trailer has me jumping back into my Ultimate difficulty playthrough of SPIDER-MAN 2 on my PS5. On my Switch 2? Still testing out SW1 games with the new Handheld Boost.
WITCHER 3 looked like crap last time I played docked, but that was 6 months after it launched, but I can't wait to try this! TBH, before the S2 launched, I hoped this would be an option. Can't believe The Big N's doing it! Now let's get an overdrive mode for the LED screen!
I want to know if I can play with UK settings on a NA copy by choosing my language at the beginning. My kids liked the Brittish feel of the EU Direct way more than the NA one...
Well that is releasing much sooner than exprected! I am super interested to see how this runs as it was on my "Should I buy a Series X?" list. But seriously.... WHERE IS DOOM: THE DARK AGES!?!?!?!?
I think this game will be more like the new SHINOBI and ORDER OF ECCLESIA; large levels where you will have to journey back and forth to unlock new areas. I don't think it will be one huge castle map. Also, pretty confident we will be playing as Trevor and Sypha's daughter.
When I go on trips and don't want to pack the 3DS or the Switch, I grab my trusty Cobalt Blue DS Lite with a DS and a GBA game slotted and ready to go! Probably charge it about once a year!
@Luigia Man, it's been on the wishlist as long as I can remember! Almost picked it up over Christmas, but there some crazy good sales and new download-only titles that pushed it out. I've been psyched since it was announced. SEGA!
@NeonPizza Its completely for physical preservation for me. CONTRA ANNIVERSARY, CASTLEVANIA ADVANCE COLLECTION, TUROK, and JAWS are so far the ones I have double-dipped on. If a digital copy drops to $5 and I already have it physical, I will sometimes get it just to have the convenience of digital. But MARVEL MAXIMUM, I will probably double dip on. I ALMOST did with the CASTLEVANIA DOMINOUS COLLECTION and the JURASSIC PARK COLLECTION from LRG, but I held out and waited for my physical copies to arrive.
Have been wishing for something like this for quite awhile. The only games really missing are the 90s SEGA titles. Would love to see a CAPCOM X MARVEL Collection as well with their SNES games. A Konami/SUNSOFT DC collection would be aces, too.
Freaking 50/50!!!! This was a hard one. I always love the Japanese art on these, but the gold box art was synonymous with Zelda until the mid-2000s. I ultimately voted for the Japanese design, but am glad that it's evenly split at the moment.
I finally picked it up last month on a physical sale ($48.00 USD) because I was tired ow waiting for the S2 patch. Only being about 12 hours in, I am glad I can download the patch this weekend and get back to it as I hoped I would eventually be able to. Never finished the WiiU release, so I am pretty excited!
@rjejr Understand about the Rabbids comparison, lol. Steve Carrell is awesome in it and it's got some great humor. If you have kids (especially girls) you should give it a try.
Got my cardboard VB yesterday. I'm actually surprised by the build quality. Very sturdy. Played RED ALARM and WARIOLAND so far. I imagine the "red filter" included with the replica model makes it that much more authentic, and I miss it. I remember playing the system at launch and a buddy of mine has two of them that he pulls out on occasion. Wish there was a way to simulate this. Nintendo needs to add a 2D single screen option down the line. The 3D effect is not super pronounced, but no headaches for me which is a surprise. Also, the rubber on the $100.00 USD model probably helps with the light filtering in. My glasses fit nicely, though, into the cardboard model, which is definitely a plus.
A manual jump button! That's the stuff! I wish these games just had thr PoP: SoT series control scheme. Since it seems we will not be getting any 3D PoP in the near future. Almost bought this on sale this weekend, but JAWS: RETRO EDITION and ABSOLUM were calling, lol. Once it hits $30.00 USD I will probably take the plunge as it looks like a fun world to mess around in. I love the GHOST games on PS, so it would be cool to have a fuedal Japanese open-world on my S2.
@CRASH64 I still have my copy. I always thought a Wii version would have been perfect as the pointer could be used for investigating and the combat sections that used the Konami Enforcer if you owned it. Honestly, I will take anything at this point. I have it on the TBGFX16/PC Engine Mini, but it's only in Japanese 😞.
I still have my GBC copy of this. This and Bionic Commando were the two best GBC-specific titles I owned. Excited to see this on the collection. Have been waiting a long time to play MGS 4 as I had a Wii and 360 during that era. Wish MGS Rising: Revengeance was on here as well as that would make it much more of a "collection," lol.
Glad I picked up the Physical Edition. Was playing JP2 on GameBoy yesterday. That game does not have any right being as good as it is is! Probably the best classic JP game next to the Sega CD version (which both it AND the 3DO should have been included in this collection...).
I really hope we can get more recent / same-day titles at least for the next couple of years. I have played the demo around 8 or 9 times now. The simplicity of the controls and promise of layered abilities / multiple hack modifiers has me very intrigued. It has the possibility of keeping hacking fresh and strategic throughout the campaign. The combat / exploration loop is right up my alley. With RE9, Indy, 007, and this, my plate is looking mighty full.
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Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (GBA)
Japan has the best of both the EU and NA box art. The landscape format for the box also helps with a true sense of momentum. JP FTW!!!
Re: Talking Point: Do You Play Zelda Games For The Story?
Maybe it's a generational thing. I remember being blown away by the cut scenes in Ninja Gaiden II on the NES. It was so cinematic and set an amazing tone. At that time if you wanted story you played a point-and-click adventure or RPG. Most games were extensions of motifs started in arcades. It was all about gameplay; the graphics and, more importantly for me, the music set the tone. CONTRA and the aforementioned Ninja Gaiden series are a perfect example of this. I am playing through PRAGMATA right now and some of the reviews I read lament the lack of a more surprising story. To me it has the perfect amount of character interaction and little details told through logs and emails. It's something that adds to the experience; it's not the driving force. In the late 90s this started to, not necessarily shift, but the gamut of experiences definitely widened. The larger storage space of CDs mixed with graphical leaps provided the ability to offer more cinematic experiences. There were less of these when I was growing up; and the majority were in the PC space to boot.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Pragmata?
I'm several hours in and it's a 9 for me. Looks great, plays wonderfully, and I dig the setting. It's just a solid game. No open world stuff-age. No needless RPG elements shoehorned in. Just a solid action game. Gives me the old-school feels. CAPCOM continues to be firing on all cylinders. I bought it digitally, and I hardly ever do that at launch. I wanted to support them.
Re: Video: 007 First Light's New Trailer Highlights Q Branch, Tactical Simulation Mode, Outfits And More
It was a really cool breakdown. Watched it this morning. Nice to see some classic-style gadgets make the cut. I was at the point of breaking down and pre-ordering the PS5 edition. But no. I really want this on the S2. I hope we get a firm release date soon....
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero Is 10 Years Old - Have You Actually Played It?
I actually just ran through it again a few months ago. I wish it wasn't just another rehash of SF64, but I really liked the motion controls. I would switch between first and third person views using the minus button and felt it worked really well to target specific target areas. I am not a fan of the "art style" as a whole as it seems very plain, but it is pretty.
Re: Surprise! Alien: Rogue Incursion Has Shadow-Dropped On Switch 2
I wanted to play this in VR, but haven't upgraded to the Quest 3 yet. Think this will be a better way to jump in.
Re: Surprise! Alien: Rogue Incursion Has Shadow-Dropped On Switch 2
@Shiryu
Well done, sir! And nice to see you on the comment boards!
Re: Talking Point: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?
I think it looks like a lot of fun. I just got SPLATOON 3 from kids this last Christmas, so maybe after I finish THAT single player campaign, I'll give it a whirl. I guess $50.00 USD digital is the new "budget price point" for mid-tier first-party titles.
Re: Video: Overwatch Official Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 1 & 2)
I feel like OVERWATCH has the best FPS controller handling next to Bungie's titles. Motion control on the Switch 1/2 is icing on the cake.
Re: Review: ZPF (Switch) - A Unique-Feeling Mega Drive Shooter With Some Switch Issues
I've been on a "built for Mega Drive/Genesis" kick lately as that was my 16-bit era system. This will definitely go on the Wishlist!
Re: Talking Point: What Would You Want From A New Star Fox Game?
I really liked what STARFIELD offered. That being said my favorite SF, besides 64, is COMMAND. I loved the story beats and strategy elements. A SF64 with a grand story, strategic elements and RPG elements would be fantastic. Let me give orders to the team! I really hope this is not just a multiplayer focused entry.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pragmata For Switch 2?
I loved the demo. I was already intrigued when they finally showed off the combat system and the demo completely sold it for me. I have a PS5, but would rather play on the Switch 2. However, the GKC thing still bugs me. Have yet to buy one. I am thinking this, RE9, and 007 will be the three I cave on.
Re: Video: Mortal Kombat II's New Movie Trailer Features A Very Special Kameo
I noticed him when we watched it earlier. Pointed him out to my kids and they were like "Okay, Dad." LOL
Re: Looks Like 'Elden Ring' Will Be A Pricey Game-Key Card Release On Switch 2
This is exactly why I wait. I will never pay $80.00 USD for a game four-years old. It's so greedy. Look at Square-Enix, they release FFVII: REMAKE at a fair price. This is ridiculous.
Re: 007 First Light Shaken By Delay On Switch 2, Now Releasing After Other Consoles
It bums me out because it seemed like IO had Switch 2 development kits early enough. This game was announced for Switch 2 a bit ago. All versions should have been delayed at this point. I have a PS5, but prefer to play on the Switch since 90% of the time I dont have access to the TV. I have a Portal, but I really wanted to play Indy, The Dark Ages, and Bond on my S2. Have been waiting patiently. Guess I will roll Indy for the time being, hope DOOM: TDA gets announced over Summer Games Fest, and try to be optimistic about 007.
Re: Capcom Jokes About Mega Man In Pragmata With This Impressive Outfit
I would love this! I keep going back the the demo, so I gather when I do eventually pick it up I will end up doing multiple play-throughs. Would absolutely do a Mega Man run!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Capcom Vs SNK 2 EO (GameCube)
My friends and I were such huge fans of CvsSNK on the DC, that we picked this up day one on the GCN. Gotta say, I was never a big fan of the NA cover. That EU/JPN one, though?? Literally 🔥!
Re: Anime-Inspired FPS 'Mullet Madjack' Hits Switch In April, And It Looks Like A Lot
ABOUT FREAKING TIME!!!! I played this on STEAM this time last year at a friend's house and loved it. So glad we're finally getting a Switch release! It's fantastic!
Re: First Impressions: The Diary Of A First-Time 'Tomodachi Life' Player - Am I Living The Dream?
@Alana
Are the different regional dialects available? For example, can you choose English (NA) versus English (UK)? My kids preferred the UK direct so I am thinking of getting the EU copy from PlayAsia if they can't choose the UK dialect in the NA version.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)
The BRAND NEW DAY trailer has me jumping back into my Ultimate difficulty playthrough of SPIDER-MAN 2 on my PS5. On my Switch 2? Still testing out SW1 games with the new Handheld Boost.
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Update Adds Handheld Mode Boost, Here's How To Use It
WITCHER 3 looked like crap last time I played docked, but that was 6 months after it launched, but I can't wait to try this! TBH, before the S2 launched, I hoped this would be an option. Can't believe The Big N's doing it! Now let's get an overdrive mode for the LED screen!
Re: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Been Rated, Here's The ESRB Summary
I want to know if I can play with UK settings on a NA copy by choosing my language at the beginning. My kids liked the Brittish feel of the EU Direct way more than the NA one...
Re: Tetris 99 Celebrates MAR10 Day With Super Mario Galaxy Cup, Unlock A Special Theme
TETRIS 99 is easily my most played Switch 1/2 title. Nice to see regular cup events still happening!
Re: Celebrate Mario Day With The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Soundtrack
One of the best soundtracks. So many good SMB throwbacks! Especially SMB3!
Re: Xbox Is Bringing Another Game To Switch 2 Later This Month
Well that is releasing much sooner than exprected! I am super interested to see how this runs as it was on my "Should I buy a Series X?" list. But seriously.... WHERE IS DOOM: THE DARK AGES!?!?!?!?
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Pokopia?
I can't believe this game is pulling the reviews it is. Some are saying it's akin to VIVA PIÑATA, so my wife would probably love it.
Re: Two More Kirby Air Riders amiibo Are On The Way, Out Later This Year
I dug the online tests, but man, this should have been a $50 USD title with the Amiibo $40, max.
Re: The New Castlevania Title "Is Not A Roguelike Or Roguelite Game"
I think this game will be more like the new SHINOBI and ORDER OF ECCLESIA; large levels where you will have to journey back and forth to unlock new areas. I don't think it will be one huge castle map. Also, pretty confident we will be playing as Trevor and Sypha's daughter.
Re: Poll: 20 Years On, Does Your DS Lite Still Have Charge?
When I go on trips and don't want to pack the 3DS or the Switch, I grab my trusty Cobalt Blue DS Lite with a DS and a GBA game slotted and ready to go! Probably charge it about once a year!
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 3rd March 2026
@Luigia
Man, it's been on the wishlist as long as I can remember! Almost picked it up over Christmas, but there some crazy good sales and new download-only titles that pushed it out. I've been psyched since it was announced. SEGA!
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 3rd March 2026
I wonder if any of the licensed coming up will be here, like HE-MAN and the MARVEL MAXIMUM COLLECTION.......
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (February 2026)
JAWS: RETRO EDITION. Hands down.
Re: He-Man's Arcade-Style Retro Brawler Locks In A Release Date For Switch
@NeonPizza
Its completely for physical preservation for me. CONTRA ANNIVERSARY, CASTLEVANIA ADVANCE COLLECTION, TUROK, and JAWS are so far the ones I have double-dipped on. If a digital copy drops to $5 and I already have it physical, I will sometimes get it just to have the convenience of digital. But MARVEL MAXIMUM, I will probably double dip on. I ALMOST did with the CASTLEVANIA DOMINOUS COLLECTION and the JURASSIC PARK COLLECTION from LRG, but I held out and waited for my physical copies to arrive.
Re: He-Man's Arcade-Style Retro Brawler Locks In A Release Date For Switch
YES!!!!!! Please confirm a physical release (so I can double-dip) It's the year of MOTU!!!!
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Analysis Of Resident Evil Requiem On Switch 2 - "Capcom Deserves Kudos For This Port"
@johnedwin
I would be happy with a locked 40 with VRR.
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Analysis Of Resident Evil Requiem On Switch 2 - "Capcom Deserves Kudos For This Port"
I was hoping for a consistent frame rate. Guess I will see. Still would love to see the RE 2, 3, & 4 remakes on here.
Re: Marvel Maximum Collection Revives Six Classic Superhero Titles On Switch
Have been wishing for something like this for quite awhile. The only games really missing are the 90s SEGA titles. Would love to see a CAPCOM X MARVEL Collection as well with their SNES games. A Konami/SUNSOFT DC collection would be aces, too.
Re: TMNT: Splintered Fate's New DLC Adds Another Fighter To The Roguelike Action
The game that keeps on giving! This is one of those titles that never leaves my system. Guess it's time to jump in again!
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Freaking 50/50!!!! This was a hard one. I always love the Japanese art on these, but the gold box art was synonymous with Zelda until the mid-2000s. I ultimately voted for the Japanese design, but am glad that it's evenly split at the moment.
Re: Hands On: Xenoblade Chronicles X & Mira Are Even More Magnificent On Switch 2
I finally picked it up last month on a physical sale ($48.00 USD) because I was tired ow waiting for the S2 patch. Only being about 12 hours in, I am glad I can download the patch this weekend and get back to it as I hoped I would eventually be able to. Never finished the WiiU release, so I am pretty excited!
Re: PSA: Watch The First Super Mario Movie For Free, Before Galaxy Arrives (US)
@rjejr
Understand about the Rabbids comparison, lol. Steve Carrell is awesome in it and it's got some great humor. If you have kids (especially girls) you should give it a try.
Re: 'Can You Use Labo VR Goggles For Virtual Boy Games On Switch?' & Other Nintendo Classics VB Questions Answered
Got my cardboard VB yesterday. I'm actually surprised by the build quality. Very sturdy. Played RED ALARM and WARIOLAND so far. I imagine the "red filter" included with the replica model makes it that much more authentic, and I miss it. I remember playing the system at launch and a buddy of mine has two of them that he pulls out on occasion. Wish there was a way to simulate this. Nintendo needs to add a 2D single screen option down the line. The 3D effect is not super pronounced, but no headaches for me which is a surprise. Also, the rubber on the $100.00 USD model probably helps with the light filtering in. My glasses fit nicely, though, into the cardboard model, which is definitely a plus.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows 'Claws Of Awaji' Expansion Lands Switch 2 Release Date
A manual jump button! That's the stuff! I wish these games just had thr PoP: SoT series control scheme. Since it seems we will not be getting any 3D PoP in the near future. Almost bought this on sale this weekend, but JAWS: RETRO EDITION and ABSOLUM were calling, lol. Once it hits $30.00 USD I will probably take the plunge as it looks like a fun world to mess around in. I love the GHOST games on PS, so it would be cool to have a fuedal Japanese open-world on my S2.
Re: PSA: Watch The First Super Mario Movie For Free, Before Galaxy Arrives (US)
@rjejr
The original DESPICABLE ME is pretty great.
Re: PSA: Metal Gear Solid 4 Is The Headliner, But Master Collection Vol. 2's "Bonus" Is One Of GBC's Best
@CRASH64
I still have my copy. I always thought a Wii version would have been perfect as the pointer could be used for investigating and the combat sections that used the Konami Enforcer if you owned it. Honestly, I will take anything at this point. I have it on the TBGFX16/PC Engine Mini, but it's only in Japanese 😞.
Re: PSA: Metal Gear Solid 4 Is The Headliner, But Master Collection Vol. 2's "Bonus" Is One Of GBC's Best
I still have my GBC copy of this. This and Bionic Commando were the two best GBC-specific titles I owned. Excited to see this on the collection. Have been waiting a long time to play MGS 4 as I had a Wii and 360 during that era. Wish MGS Rising: Revengeance was on here as well as that would make it much more of a "collection," lol.
Re: Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection To Be Delisted Just Two Years After Release
Glad I picked up the Physical Edition. Was playing JP2 on GameBoy yesterday. That game does not have any right being as good as it is is! Probably the best classic JP game next to the Sega CD version (which both it AND the 3DO should have been included in this collection...).
Re: Suda51 Says Grasshopper Is Still Working On A "Switch 2 Version" Of Its New Game
Hurry up Suda and work with Capcom on releasing KILLER 7!!!
Re: Capcom's New IP Is Off To A Promising Start As Demo Hits One Million "Combined Downloads"
I really hope we can get more recent / same-day titles at least for the next couple of years. I have played the demo around 8 or 9 times now. The simplicity of the controls and promise of layered abilities / multiple hack modifiers has me very intrigued. It has the possibility of keeping hacking fresh and strategic throughout the campaign. The combat / exploration loop is right up my alley. With RE9, Indy, 007, and this, my plate is looking mighty full.
Re: Limited Run Games Is Bringing NES 'Jaws' To Switch Later This Week
I pre-ordered the physical edition. Supposed to ship between April and May. Might double-dip if the price is right.